Question:
In recent photographs, I noticed that it looks like I have a double chin or excess skin under my neck. I’m only 37! Am I ready for a Facelift/Necklift? Is there anything I can do to eliminate the turkey neck look?

Answer:
Yes. There is a relatively simple, outpatient minimally invasive surgical procedure called Liposuction of the Neck. It is perfect for people whose skin elasticity is still intact yet you have a little sagging along and under the chin area and are not quite ready for a Necklift. I have performed hundreds of these procedures on men and women aged 20 to 65.

People show signs of aging differently and it is the skin condition, not the age of the patient, that determines if one is a good candidate for this surgery.

Typically, it is performed on an outpatient basis in the hospital under a twilight anesthesia (not general) on a Friday and the patient can be back to work or normal activities on Monday!

I highly recommend it for those seeking a safe, reliable method to improve your neck and jawline and feel years younger!

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about a Surgical or Non-Surgical procedure we would be happy to set up a personal consultation. You may reach us at (847) 657-6884. We are located in the Chicago North Shore suburb of Glenview, Il.

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Featuring:

• Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon Dr. Laurie A. Casas, Specializing in
Aesthetic Surgery & Cosmetic Medicine (Face and Body)

• Complimentary Mini-Consultations with Dr. Casas

• Owner, Ilene Leon, of Hairsay, and staff (Hair, Makeup, Nails)

• Brow and Makeup advice from Pam Krupp, Highly Respected and Well-Known Make-Up Artist

• Discounted Polish Changes

• Great socializing and networking opportunities! Bring a friend and enjoy the fun atmosphere of Hairsay!

• Music, Cocktails and Light Hors D’oeuvres

• Representatives from Sculptra Aesthetic, Dysport, Restylane
(meet the reps and hear what’s new in aesthetic injections!)

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Jenny @casas.md

Question:
Are teenagers appropriate candidates for cosmetic plastic surgery?

Answer:
It truly depends on the individual.

The consultation is an important time for both of us (the teenaged patient and myself) to evaluate if the timing and expectations are a good match. If it is not clear that the patient is emotionally mature, and has reasonable expectations, I do not believe it is appropriate for that teenager to undergo plastic surgery. Cosmetic plastic surgery is a commitment to change and it is essential to know and understand your reasons for wanting to make this change.
As physicians, we have an ethical responsibility to help prospective patients make the right decision regarding cosmetic surgery, and sometimes that means postponing surgery until the patient is better able to understand his or her reasons for seeking physical change. Changing one’s physical appearance will have psychological effects, and my goal is for these to be positive and reasonable. It will not change one’s life; it will change the way you perceive yourself and this in turn can help change, or improve your life! If the teenaged patient believes that having larger breasts will guarantee her boyfriend’s interest, it is obviously a red flag. If the teenaged patient cannot identify what she doesn’t like about a particular feature, but just wants it changed because her friends all had a particular surgery, or her mother wants her to have it, or societal pressure to ‘fit in’ to a pre-conceived aesthetic mold…those are all red flags. I prefer to wait until an individual has no ambivalence about a commitment to cosmetic surgery, and is clear about her expectations, as well as what she wishes to change. There are teenagers who are emotionally mature and ready for surgery, but it takes careful screening and assessment.

Dr. Casas looks for several factors when discussing cosmetic surgery with a young patient. Read CNN Health report for more on one teens story & Dr. Casas’ evaluation process!